Review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) by Jeremy S — 30 Mar 2008

Interesting idea, clumsily told, with few substantial chuckles.

This review of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006) was written by Jeremy S on 30 Mar 2008.

Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Hallie G (25) on 14 Feb 2012

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By Bill B (2,505) on 21 Dec 2008

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By Frank T (166) on 21 Aug 2008

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By Jeff V (154) on 17 Jun 2011

Typical Albert Brooks. Mildly amusing in irony rather than laugh-out-loud. I wish it delivered on its title but it never comes close…

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By Steve H (1,232) on 05 Nov 2008

Although the premise seems ripe for laughs, Albert Brooks isn't ruthless or clever enough to pull it off. It also seems half-finished…

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By Anahid B (52) on 18 Nov 2008

This was rather different, to say the least…

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By Mark (87) on 16 Aug 2010

I think there was something funny in this movie. I definitely remember **** at one point ... what was it?? Sorry…

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By Seth L (233) on 16 Dec 2008

The premise of the movie is funnier that the actual movie. There were moments of funny stuff but overall, it's not incredible. I was hoping for more…

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By Owen Gleiberman (3,271) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 26 Dec 2016

The movie isn't racist; it's just lame…

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By Lark P (37) on 23 Jul 2009

Albert does it again. A droll comedy and comedy of errors…

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